Christ among the teachers 1860

Konstantin Makovsky’s *Christ among the teachers* is a depiction of a biblical scene where Jesus is depicted as a young boy teaching the elders. Painted in 1860, it is an example of the Academic style that was popular in Russia during the 19th century. Makovsky masterfully conveys the solemnity of the scene with a masterful use of light and shadow, with the young Jesus bathed in a heavenly glow as he holds forth on matters of faith. The composition is balanced and serene, allowing the viewer to fully appreciate the young Jesus’s wisdom and authority.